The Sun Sentinel describes the signing as a "dramatic and extraordinary move" while emphasizing the low-risk angle. The D.C. area native is one of 17 players invited to camp and one of four without a guaranteed contract.

He's a proven scorer, which is something Miami lacks behind its obvious cluster of stars, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. In five seasons with three different teams, Beasley has averaged 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds. Beasley averaged 10.1 points in 75 games with the Suns last season.

The 25-year-old Beasley would also give the Heat another younger option on the bench, joining Greg Oden, who the team signed this summer.